Bambusa vulgaris

Local names
Basini bans, Bakal BENGAL | Bakal MANIPUR | Vairua MIZORAM | Sundrogai, Sunderkania bansa ORISSA

Habitat & distribution
Prefers moist soil. Occurs in natural forests in Central India and in the North East.

Culm
The culm is up to 20 m tall, erect, bright green or yellowish, green or yellow striped, smooth and glossy.

Flowering
Sporadic

Uses
Used for paper-making, decorative items and handicrafts.